Language, Culture and Identity in the Early Years

Language, Culture and Identity in the Early Years

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Publisher's Synopsis

In this engaging guide, the authors identify and disseminate good practice relating to language, culture and identity. They explore how children from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds are supported through a number of pedagogical practices which are based on knowledge and understanding of the social and emotional development of young children.
Topics covered include:
- Perspectives on personal, social and emotional development
- Maintaining home languages in early years settings
- Supporting communication and oracy
- Developing strategies for parental involvement

Essential reading for those working with young children from a diverse range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Book information

ISBN: 9781441145819
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Pub date:
DEWEY: 372.6049
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 240
Weight: 598g
Height: 247mm
Width: 174mm
Spine width: 25mm